- Warts
- Medical Weight LossIf you're at the highest risk of being readmitted to the hospital, you'll work closely with a cardiology nurse practitioner in the outpatient CHF clinic too.
- Rheumatology
- Nutritional CounselingMany health insurance plans cover dietetic services. However, health insurance plan coverage varies, so it’s important to examine the coverage provided by your plan.
- Pediatric Care
- Primary CareIllnesses that attack your nose, throat or ears can make you sniffle, cough, wheeze or feel just plain miserable. While some ear, nose and throat (ENT) conditions can be addressed by your primary care physician, there are some illnesses that are best handled by an ENT specialist with in-depth experience in diagnosing and treating these delicate structures.
- Family PracticeOur talented OB nurses and our team of pediatric and family practice physicians will care for your baby after the birth too.
- Emergency CareWhen you get emergency care or are treated by an out-of-network provider at an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center, you are protected from balance billing. In these cases, you shouldn’t be charged more than your plan’s copayments, coinsurance and/or deductible.
- Infectious Diseases
- ElectrocardiogramThe new cardiology lab opened. It was formed to expand patient education in the area of coronary care and provided diagnostic services including EKGs, echocardiography and stress testing.
- ImmunizationsSome people develop flu-like symptoms, such as mild fever and muscle aches, after getting a flu vaccination. These symptoms are not the same as having influenza. Similar to the flu vaccine, you may experience a sore arm, mild fever, and muscle aches, but you will not get COVID-19 from the vaccine.
- GlaucomaKnowing permanent eyesight damage and even blindness are a real concern, we use innovative technologies and treatments to treat eye diseases and vision issues as soon as possible and help you see the possibilities in life. For example, we can perform GDx testing to diagnose glaucoma.
- OphthalmologyOur ophthalmologists and optometrists are wonderful communicators ready to answer your questions. To help you prepare for your appointment, we've also prepared a list of questions our clients often ask us.
- Macular Degeneration
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Cataracts
- Cataract Surgery
- Gynecology
- ObstetricsIn obstetrics, a new policy was adopted that allowed mothers to keep their babies in their rooms between the hours of 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Pregnancy
- Labor and DeliveryOur 10 private, spacious birthing suites feature cozy furniture and walk-in showers. In most cases, new moms can stay in one room for their labor and delivery, plus recovery.
- Internal Medicine(From Dr. Eric Kuhns (CGH Family Medicine, CGH Department of Internal Medicine Chairman, and leader of our COVID Clinical Task Force/Guidance Team)
- Gastroenterology
- Urology
- Nephrology
- Colon Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Cancer CareWhen you have cancer, getting the right treatment matters. At CGH Medical Center, we have an entire team devoted to cancer care. We can help you get the cancer diagnosis you need, and we can work with you on cancer treatments that can help. We can also connect you with resources right here in Sterling that can support you and your family during your cancer fight.
- Lung Cancer
- NeurologyThe Coronary Club was formed, sponsored by the cardio, pulmonary and neurology departments. It provided support and education to heart attack patients.
- Depression
- Mental HealthHelp patients realize that sometimes hospitalization isn’t the worst thing to happen to them. Sometimes it can be a really good thing to help get people stabilized and get a fresh look at what’s going on with their mental health.
- Psychiatry
- Behavioral HealthSometimes called a psychiatric unit, a behavioral health unit (BHU) is an area of the hospital designed specifically for providing care for reasons related to mental health. These issues include serious conditions such as major depression, panic attacks, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and even more severe issues such as suicidal or homicidal thoughts. As a result of the serious conditions there may also be minor episodes of stress, anxiety and depression, and alcohol dependence or drug use.
- Anxiety
- Diabetes Care
- Endocrinology
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Ultrasound
- MRIRenovation of rooms on the surgical unit was completed. Instead of the continued use of a mobile MRI unit, CGH purchases and new ACCESS MRI scanner.
- RadiologyWhen you get services from an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center, certain providers there may be out-of-network. In these cases, the most those providers can bill you is your plan’s in-network cost-sharing amount. This applies to emergency medicine, anesthesia, pathology, radiology, laboratory, neonatology, assistant surgeon, hospitalist, or intensivist services. These providers can’t balance bill you and may not ask you to give up your protections not to be balance billed.
- X-Rays
- Nuclear MedicineOur caring cardiac and nuclear medicine staff has over 120 years of combined cardiology experience—no other staff in our area comes even close. Plus, our department has previously received the No. 1 patient satisfaction ranking among over 250 hospitals across the Midwest. In addition to identifying coronary artery disease issues, nuclear medicine can be used to...
- Mammography
- Computed TomographyCGH introduces the updated and advanced capabilities of the all-new Hybrid OR Suite. A hybrid operating room combines a conventional operating room with an imaging system that supports high-quality interventional imaging (like a CT scan or X-ray) with complex open and minimally invasive surgeries. The hybrid operating room allows imaging to be done in a minimally invasive way, but if needed, a more complex open surgery can proceed immediately.
- ChemotherapyOur oncologists work within our highly advanced Hematology and Oncology Clinic. Here, they offer oncology testing, diagnostics, chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Oncology
- General Surgery
- SciaticaSciatica. Sciatica is a severe pain in the leg caused from compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve. Carefully directed and controlled pressure removes the interference from spinal structures. These chiropractic adjustments can be very effective in reducing nerve irritation and its associated pain.
- WhiplashWhiplash. Injuries to the neck caused by the sudden movement of the head backward, forward or sideways is referred to as whiplash. Chiropractic adjustments can help return spinal function and reduce neck pain.
- Vascular Surgery
- OtolaryngologyCaring for patients with allergic disorders of the upper respiratory system is another important aspect of otolaryngology. Using modern techniques such as RAST (radioallergosorbent test) and skin endpoint testing, our ENT specialists can help pinpoint the cause of your allergies, and they can offer you therapies that can help keep chronic allergic symptoms under control.
- Botox
- Blepharoplasty
- Cosmetic DermatologyIn addition to therapies that can preserve the health and integrity of your skin, we offer a number of cosmetic dermatology therapies that can hel\p you to fight back against issues such as:Dark spots
- Skin CancerSymptoms of skin cancer can be subtle and easy to ignore, but it's important to check your skin regularly and look for signs of trouble.
- DermatologyAt CGH Medical Center, we offer a variety of dermatology procedures to help your skin. And all of the exams, therapies and treatments we offer are delivered by skilled professionals you can trust.
- Acne Treatment
- Eczema
- LesionsColor (C). Because melanoma begins in pigment-forming cells, lesions are often multicolored, reflecting the production of melanin pigment at different depths in the skin. Occasionally, lesions are flesh colored or surrounded by redness.
- Chemical Peels
- Rashes
- Psoriasis
- Sports MedicineThe emergency medicine team at CGH Medical Center is here to help people with stroke symptoms, heart attacks, pregnancy complications, injuries from car accidents, sports injuries and other life-threatening medical issues. Through it all, our team remains both prepared and level-headed. Should the unthinkable happen to you and you start looking for an emergency room you can trust, CGH Medical Center is here.
- Physical TherapyEast wing addition of the $3 million expansion project is completed. The wing includes a new ED lab, physical therapy department, pharmacy, auditorium, gift shop and lobby.
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- General Podiatry
- Allergies